Trouble-free combi gas fired boiler fitting
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Trouble-free combi gas fired boiler fitting
A combination boiler is a type of condensing boiler. It delivers water on demand and is the most popular form of boiler in the UK.
As they have specific set up requirements it is important that you have an heating audit conducted before you complete on the buy. The heating fitter will ensure that your proposed set up complies with the latest building regulations. There are many reasons why it is more difficult to install a modern condensing heating boiler and replace a orthodox gas boiler.
The exhaust gases from the flue tend to be not as hot and hence less buoyant than for an older boiler type and usually form an easily seen plume. areas near to the flue outlet are often subject to surface wetting, this can impact on neighboring houses, or worse still in the plume can cause irritation for people going by.
As condensing gas boilers have different output requirements from conventional boilers your present flue may not be acceptable. As a result you may need to modify the flue. Also the flue for a condensing heating boiler must not be shared with any non-condensing gas appliance.
The installation will also need to take into account the requirement for an outside drain point for the liquid condensate which develops inside the heating boiler.
Do not despair, most of these set up matters can easily be defeat. That is why you will want to employ a trained gas boiler installer has that they will know of these tricks. Condensing gas boilers are typically more efficient than the older heating boiler that they replace and any incremental fitting costs should be set off against this reduced lifespan running cost.
Whilst you are having the new gas boiler fitted there are some options for the set up. A change of location often results from the new installation requirements. If your existing gas boiler was an open flue or back heating boiler this will definitely be the case. They are often missing an outside flue.
Providing you do not install the heating boiler in the main living room most other rooms are acceptable. Of course gas boilers are frequently installed in the utility room or kitchen but other familiar places are the bedrooms or set up of a gas fired boiler in the loft.
Providing you have a sealed system you can put in a boiler in the loft. incremental requirements in this situation are that the loft has a lower-down latch with a loft latter. Access to the gas boiler should be provided over a boarded floor and you need to ensure that there is adequate lighting in the attic. Regular maintenance and servicing are essential and that is why this form of loft access is called for.
